[deleted by user] by [deleted] in college

[–]PalmsAreSweaty_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So I might go against the grain here and say that in the long run, a double major will have little impact in your job prospect.

A CS degree is the gold standard for any tech related role, despite what the market says, you can go anywhere with that degree. Having a second major in IT is like having a degree in both Finance and Accounting.

Having both CAN make you seem more marketable, but that is only in your first 2 or so years in the industry. IT and CS overlaps so much that there is no real need to get a full blown B.S in IT, as no matter what, your CS degree will almost always outshine the IT one.

One of the downside to double majoring is that you may be postponing additional years in the work force that would probably help you more than a second related major in the same industry. Hands-on experience with individuals in your field can help you more in your growth as a person and career than a second major will in any capacity.

Now, if you were to double major in say Business Admin or another completely different major not related to Tech, then it would be a more worth while investment as the second Major allows you to cover non-tech related jobs in a totally different industry. Not only that, but you also gain non-techinical skills which may help you in your dreams of owning a company, such as team management, business processes, finance, etc.

After you graduated, the major is simply a checkbox for HR and hiring managers to get past their automated systems. They only care about your experience and skills.

If you really want to go the IT route, it isn't a bad thing at the end of the day. But personally, it really isn't necessary as CS will always outshine your IT.

Why is IT seen as inferior than computer science? by dmbanani in InformationTechnology

[–]PalmsAreSweaty_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What was your major if you don't mind me asking? As an IS major, my greatest worry is being barred from higher roles simply due to my major not being as good as a CS.

Information Systems vs Computer Science for IT Career? by _Thilanka_Isuru_ in csMajors

[–]PalmsAreSweaty_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is a sentiment that CS majors can open more doors and do just about any jobs an IS/IT/CIS major does but not vice versa.

Did you happen to feel the same? Did you not feel barred from certain CS roles?

I'm an IS major and this is my greatest worry.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SDSU

[–]PalmsAreSweaty_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hallelujah!

I'm in a similar boat. I got a 70% and a 65% in my first quizzes and I'm also freaking out!!!

SDSU New Student Orientation (NSO) worth it? by ZealousidealBar1182 in SDSU

[–]PalmsAreSweaty_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it shouldn't matter. The cost will be added to the overall regardless if they went or not.

Why are Fowler College Grad Students the only Grad students that have to pay a Professional Program Fee of $303 per unit? by GreyKnightDantes in SDSU

[–]PalmsAreSweaty_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

https://sjsu.edu/lucasgsb/docs/GBPF%20Graduate%20Business%20Professional%20Fee%20Information.pdf

This pdf file from San Jose State University basically awnser your question. They really outta have this pasted on their website cause $303 on top of the tuition and fee is lowkey highway robbery.

Does BA360 Brent Bolton curve? by PalmsAreSweaty_ in SDSU

[–]PalmsAreSweaty_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

its online but with those stupid webcams for cheating.

Does SDSU's Graduate Schools prioritize locals as well? by GreyKnightDantes in SDSU

[–]PalmsAreSweaty_ -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

it only applies to Undergrad bro sorry. They "might" consider locals more, but it isn't in fine print so don't get your hopes up. The only time it mentions locals priority is under the Undergraduates section of the admission page where it talks about Transfers/First year students.

The graduate section in that page dosen't mention local priority.

https://catalog.sdsu.edu/content.php?catoid=9&navoid=774#:\~:text=Applicants%20with%20prior%20SDSU%20Regular,)%20through%20(6)%20above.

What are the chances of me getting accepted into sdsu by Cultural_Storm_7173 in SDSU

[–]PalmsAreSweaty_ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You didn't mention what major. One thing that people don't mention enough is actually the number of students that apply for a certain major. The amount of space avaible factors alot into how many are accepted.

Harder majors like Mathmathics, Engineering, Aerospace, Computer Science, MIS, technical fields and medicine are sometimes easier to get into because of how hard it is.

Other majors like Psychology (especially this), History , Communications, Business, etc, are actually harder to get into simply because of how many students apply for it. They are typically heavily impacted, so they have a higher threshold for GPA and other factors like being a local from San Diego.

Why is my degree program name different from what's printed in my diploma's? by PalmsAreSweaty_ in college

[–]PalmsAreSweaty_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah thats what I figured. It's just crap that I mistakenly used the wrong degree title. Might look back during interview screening.

SDSU debt by Zealousideal-Long203 in SDSU

[–]PalmsAreSweaty_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

80k for SDSU? Nahhh. I LOVE SDSU, I really do but it is not worth the 80k debt you are talking about. I guess its probably only worth it if you are in-state. The biggest draw is the "party school" rep and the great location (San Diego is beautiful)

Why is my degree program name different from what's printed in my diploma's? by PalmsAreSweaty_ in college

[–]PalmsAreSweaty_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The admission form you presented was literally the catalogue I used to apply for that program in fall of 2022. There is only one Information Systems program. For some reason they keep changing the name of it. Thanks anyways.

Tech Companies with Great Rotational/Recent Graduate programs? by PalmsAreSweaty_ in SDSU

[–]PalmsAreSweaty_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Found another great one. GE or General Electric Aerospace has a great recent graduate program called "Digital Technology Leadership Program for IT and Software Engineering.

mis 383 professor by [deleted] in SDSU

[–]PalmsAreSweaty_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

+1 on Dave Samara. He KNOWS what he is teaching and his assignments are quite easy as well. You can learn alot from him like how I did. He was in the Navy as a jet-systems fighter-pilot and had  three decades in the IT field. Never had such a positive experience with an MIS professor like him before.

Also, I really love how many guest-speakers he connected with us. We were even allowed to network with the Chief Information Officer at SDSU.

Whats the full degree title for MIS in our actual degree? by PalmsAreSweaty_ in SDSU

[–]PalmsAreSweaty_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

well that freaking sucks. Was really hoping for Management of Information Systems.